Yalova Termal is one of the first places which comes to mind when talk about thermal and spa tourism in Turkey. With 2,000 years of thermal springs’ history, Yalova Termal is world-renowned place. Termal is only 12 km away to central of Yalova, is quite easily accessible place with the proximity to the big cities like İstanbul, İzmit and Bursa. In addition to the spa, with the beautiful nature between two valleys, Thermal is ideal for a day trip or weekend escape from the city.
Thermal is only 2 hours away by ferry to Istanbul and 1 hour away by highway to İzmit and Bursa. And it is a place to go for all seasons. It is beautiful in the spring, when nature comes alive or autumn with glamorous defoliation, even though, thermal center is more enjoyable in winter months.
The first Turkish baths of Yalova Thermal Spring Resort were built by Byzantine Emperor Constantine (312-337) about 1600 years ago. And then, it was an important hot spring resort in the Byzantine period, but it could not compete with the spas of Bursa which is the first capital of Ottoman Empire and has been always in the background until the rheumatism of Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan, mother of Sultan Abdülmecit, was healed here. Thermal came to the fore with the investments made in the last period of Ottoman, and then it has gone forgotten with the everlasting wars and disasters. In the Republic Period, it has gained again its fame and popularity with the help of Atatürk who liked here.
The healing waters of Yalova Thermal Spring Resort and its Turkish baths are beneficial to the rheumatism, digestive system, liver, gallbladder, kidney diseases and gynecological problems.
So where to stay in Yalova Thermal? Thermal offers good options with hotels providing services to domestic and foreign tourists. We are going to recommend a few hotels that stand out. Let’s begin with five star hotels.
Limak Thermal Boutique Hotel
Limak Thermal Boutique Hotel, the historic hotel who the first guest is Atatürk, is reconstructed by Limak Tourism Group in according to its original and welcomes guests. There are 100 square meters of thermal pool, Turkish bath, sauna, steam bath, and massage center in the spa center of 5 stars Limak Thermal Boutique Hotel and the thermal water with a private Jacuzzi in every room.
Black Bird Thermal Hotel and Spa
4 stars Black Bird Thermal Hotel and Spa which is opened with the architectural style of the White House in June 2013 welcomes guests with comfortable and stylish rooms. Indoor Thermal Pool, steam room, salt room, sauna and private treatment rooms, a private hot tub rooms and male and female-specific Turkish bath are offered to the guests. Thermo water ranging from 32-43°C with fluoride is beneficial in the chronic phase of rheumatic diseases, chronic low back pain, joint disorders, soft tissue disorders, orthopedic surgery, neurological disorders, stress and sports injuries, gynecological problems and it has rejuvenating effect to skin.
Thermo Vital Hotel
3 stars Thermo Vital Hotel is a little outside of the center of the Thermal and covered with pine trees in a lush green nature. It has spacious and comfortable rooms, a spa and bath, and thermal suites which are ideal for families with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is particular to the quiet, restful, clean and comfortable thermal hotel seekers.
Green Thermal Hotel
3 stars Green Thermal Hotel in Gökçedere district stands out with surrounding shopping facilities, rooms, baths, in-room Jacuzzi with thermal water. Even, the hotel is clean and comfortable to the families with two children.
You can have a look to Yalova Termal Hotels page for a wide range of thermal hotel list, comparative hotel room rates and user reviews.
Thermal is only 2 hours away by ferry to Istanbul and 1 hour away by highway to İzmit and Bursa. And it is a place to go for all seasons. It is beautiful in the spring, when nature comes alive or autumn with glamorous defoliation, even though, thermal center is more enjoyable in winter months.
The first Turkish baths of Yalova Thermal Spring Resort were built by Byzantine Emperor Constantine (312-337) about 1600 years ago. And then, it was an important hot spring resort in the Byzantine period, but it could not compete with the spas of Bursa which is the first capital of Ottoman Empire and has been always in the background until the rheumatism of Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan, mother of Sultan Abdülmecit, was healed here. Thermal came to the fore with the investments made in the last period of Ottoman, and then it has gone forgotten with the everlasting wars and disasters. In the Republic Period, it has gained again its fame and popularity with the help of Atatürk who liked here.
The healing waters of Yalova Thermal Spring Resort and its Turkish baths are beneficial to the rheumatism, digestive system, liver, gallbladder, kidney diseases and gynecological problems.
So where to stay in Yalova Thermal? Thermal offers good options with hotels providing services to domestic and foreign tourists. We are going to recommend a few hotels that stand out. Let’s begin with five star hotels.
Limak Thermal Boutique Hotel
Limak Thermal Boutique Hotel, the historic hotel who the first guest is Atatürk, is reconstructed by Limak Tourism Group in according to its original and welcomes guests. There are 100 square meters of thermal pool, Turkish bath, sauna, steam bath, and massage center in the spa center of 5 stars Limak Thermal Boutique Hotel and the thermal water with a private Jacuzzi in every room.
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| Limak Thermal Boutique Hotel |
4 stars Black Bird Thermal Hotel and Spa which is opened with the architectural style of the White House in June 2013 welcomes guests with comfortable and stylish rooms. Indoor Thermal Pool, steam room, salt room, sauna and private treatment rooms, a private hot tub rooms and male and female-specific Turkish bath are offered to the guests. Thermo water ranging from 32-43°C with fluoride is beneficial in the chronic phase of rheumatic diseases, chronic low back pain, joint disorders, soft tissue disorders, orthopedic surgery, neurological disorders, stress and sports injuries, gynecological problems and it has rejuvenating effect to skin.
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| Blackbird Thermal Hotel and SPA |
3 stars Thermo Vital Hotel is a little outside of the center of the Thermal and covered with pine trees in a lush green nature. It has spacious and comfortable rooms, a spa and bath, and thermal suites which are ideal for families with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is particular to the quiet, restful, clean and comfortable thermal hotel seekers.
Green Thermal Hotel
3 stars Green Thermal Hotel in Gökçedere district stands out with surrounding shopping facilities, rooms, baths, in-room Jacuzzi with thermal water. Even, the hotel is clean and comfortable to the families with two children.
You can have a look to Yalova Termal Hotels page for a wide range of thermal hotel list, comparative hotel room rates and user reviews.
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